This restaurant served me the greatest meal of my life. Although it took a while to get the waiter to notice us and serve us, the rest of the meal was spectacular. We started with the calves brain appetizer. This is something I never would have tried before, but I was feeling bold and it paid off! I then had the rabbit and turnips with pancetta In this amazing broth. I could have eaten that meal 100 times and would still want more. This restaurant made my trip to London even more memorable. I will tell everyone I know about this!
Jodi S.
Tu valoración: 1 San Jose, CA
Two«nos» too many. We made reservations on open table for dinner. Got there right on time and place was virtually empty except for one noisy table. They attempted to seat us immediately adjacent to the them. We discretely asked if we could be seated in one of the 3 empty booths. Nope. After they seated us again in the original seats, it was pretty miserable. We asked if there were any other options amongst all the empty seats we could see. All they had was«upstairs». Two steps up and 10 feet way adjacent to the bar — they were available, but we would need to be gone in an hour and 15 minutes. Another«no». Strike 2. Not willing to endear a strike 3. We really aren’t that picky of a couple, but this was pretentious and rude. So, we can’t speak to the food, but we were really happy at the greek place around the corner!!!
Dorothy H.
Tu valoración: 4 Vaughan, Canada
Been here once before but unfortunately couldn’t get a table for dinner, next day I went back for lunch and I was one of the first in for lunch service! I chose a corner booth to sit in. Service was superb(also maybe because there went any customers yet) they have a simple menu which is great. I opted for the 2 course(£11.95) ordered a leek appetizer with a grilled mackerel. The presentation of these dishes are superb. See attached pics. The leek was great, I usually do not eat leek so it was new to me. There was a minced up egg on it which was excellent. For my main, the mackerel to my surprise a whole entire mackerel came! Good value! But it was hard for me to eat because of the little bones. A bit dry but it also has a side salad which pairs well with it. I would probably order something different next time. The service times were great I was in and out in 40 minutes. Treated myself to a latte too(£2.95). Well made, sugar cubes at the side which is much more classier than bagged sugar. ;) All in all, it was great and I would definitely come again. I heard their menus change quite a bit. And during lunch the set course lunches are a great deal. If you want a 3 course it is(£13.95) I believe.
Fos G.
Tu valoración: 3 London, United Kingdom
Eh. I always feel a pang of guilt when palates more ‘Elite than mine(in the Unilocalest sense of the word) find joy in places I got none from, but alas, here we are again. I live über-close to this place and was aiming at taking my hungry bodily shell down to Alounak, but my friend and I passed by this place, thought it looked promising and decided that we’d be just like those carefree disenfranchised Shoreditch hipsters we so love to hate and have dinner without — oh Jesus– reservations here. The food was bland — it’s hard to make things that are not usually bland taste bland, but this was indeed the case, and we tried four different things. Our appetizers(duck livers and a cheesy concoction) were amateur hour, and his pheasant and my duck — both usually strong, gamey meats, were no more than slobs of game over undercooked(severely undercooked, actually, more like pebbles on a beach undercooked) green peas and beans. Desserts was meh. Drinks were meh. I mean, no one had a Totes Vom moment or anything, and I honestly feel that the chef just had Mercury in his house or a bad Tinder date, cause this place has potential. Perhaps. See, I am so nice.
Diana T.
Tu valoración: 4 LITTLE NECK, NY
After learning that Tom Pemberton is a co-owner of Hereford Road(i love St John’s) I had to try it during my last visit of London. We were initially skeptical because upon arrival at 18:30, the place was completely empty. We started off with a chilled red wine, Grignolino D’Asti. It was almost like a rose wine, without much of a scent. Refreshing nonetheless. The starter of Duck livers with green beans and tarragon was great. The tarragon added a hint of an anise flavor which was not too overpowering. For mains, we ordered the venison and pork belly pie(meant to serve 2). The waitress initially heard us incorrectly and thought we ordered two venison dishes. When that arrived, I think it looked really good but we did want what we initially ordered so we had it sent back. The manager was really courteous about everything. Since we had to wait an extra 25 minutes, they comped our appetizer which was a nice gesture.
Beaux C.
Tu valoración: 4 Chelsea, Manhattan, NY
We’re not big«British food» fans. But this place has won us over. Notting Hill is quite the charming neighborhood. This restaurant adds to the neighborhood’s charm. We started with the quail. It wasn’t the best. Meat wasn’t as tender as it should have been. But our mains were amazing. We enjoyed the braised rabbit leg and pork belly. Their sides are equally flavorful. Not over salted, but perfectly seasoned. Ended with their eton mess, a refreshing summer dessert. And we enjoyed our stroll home. We’ll be coming back.
Anh N.
Tu valoración: 4 Alhambra, CA
My BF and I came for lunch. I had the set lunch, 3-courses(starter, main and dessert) for 16.50 euros and my BF had the express lunch(main course, a glass of wine and a cup of coffee) for 9.50 euros. Not bad at all. It is a mid-price range establishment and is supposed to offer authentic British food, but I wouldn’t know anything about British food because I’m not from there. Its layout is clean and simple with a mix of retro booth seating and table seating. Starter: I’m disappointed I did not take better notes on this dish but I do have a picture of it. It is some sort of hummus-like spread on toasts. Main dish, Fried smelt: This was my favorite dish. I believe its smelt but I’m not completely sure. It is a long skinny fish that is mildly fishy and oh-so pleasant to devour. I love small fishes like smelt and sardines. The dish is served with arugula, lemon and tartar sauce. Uncomplicated and delicious. Main dish, Fried dover sole: Served with a courgette(zucchini) salad and a lemon wedge. There’s not much to say about this dish. It’s as good as fried fish can get. Sole/flounder is a flat fish. It has a delicate but firm taste and is a medium fishy fish. I can’t remember what dessert we had, I know it was a pudding of some sort. I do remember walking out full and satisfied. The food here looks underwhelming perhaps. It lacks presentation and appears so simple but don’t be fooled by its appearance. Simplicity can be exquisite. This place is a great value and I highly recommend it.
Supreet S.
Tu valoración: 5 Fremont, CA
This restaurant has great value. We went here for lunch and just missed the express lunch(lamb shank, salad, glass of wine, coffee for £9.5). Instead me and my brother got the 3 course lunch(2 course 13.5;: course 15.5) Appetizer 1. Duck breast 5⁄5 Amazing! A must try. Probably the best thing we eat! 1. Parsnip soup– solid on a cold day 3.5÷5 Main Steak 5⁄5 — chips were good. Desert A milky mix of jelly and cream for a flan type of desert.
Punam D.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
Came here early on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was ominously empty. However it filled up very quickly. I loved the quirky décor and the service was excellent. I had the leek vinaigrette which was an amazing dish, followed by the lamb rump, also delicious. Afterwards I had the bakewell tart; very good. The wine was very reasonably priced. Dinner for two with alcohol was £130. An enjoyable experience and well worth the good reviews.
Ayako Y.
Tu valoración: 3 Maida Vale, London, United Kingdom
Simple but good British food. I personally love all the dishes but I find the price point slightly expensive for what it is… Many of the dishes are not well crafted although mostly taste good and price points almost suggest that plates would be slightly more curated. For this reason 3 start — it is a great place to take visitors to showcase the real British food instead of fish and chips and ale pies.
Leighton S.
Tu valoración: 3 London, United Kingdom
Good food and at good value, but the service was lacking and the décor is a bit confused. An OK option for the area.
Jacqueline V.
Tu valoración: 5 London, United Kingdom
Very ‘NYC-ish’ to me — trendy décor, good service and reasonably priced delicious food. Absolutely loved it! The menu changes daily and can be quite adventurous. We had lamb sweetbreads and calf brain to start and a beautiful pork belly and Barnsley lamb chop for mains. The mains were quite large so could have skipped the starters. Everything was delicious— my chef husband even loved it which doesn’t happen very often! Entrees ranged from £11 — £17 and starters from £5-£8. I had wine by the glass for about £7 — total bill around £70 or £80.
Violet P.
Tu valoración: 4 El Segundo, CA
Came here at 6pm on a Tues evening. The restaurant had just opened for the night and we were the only ones there for the first hour or so. From the outside the restaurant looks quite small but they have converted the back and made it a very trendy space that seats many. I loved the décor, there was no music playing but I can imagine the restaurant getting quite romantic on busy weekends. I ordered the ox heart to start and the pork belly for mains. My husband ordered the lamb sweetbread and pork belly also. We paired these with a bottle of Malbec(French equivalent) which I was very happy with. The knowledgeable waiter recommended the wine for us. I was a little hesitant ordering the ox heart but I was surprisingly delighted by the choice I made. I thought they over did the salt but apart from that the food was absolutely gorgeous! The pork belly came with a HUGE crackling. This was the main reason we came here and it was delicious. I miss my pork crackling since we cant get it in the States. Definitely a place to try if you want to try modern British cuisine.
Alex S.
Tu valoración: 4 London, United Kingdom
A delight I say. Simply a delight! I cam here for a lunch meeting because it was in the area(and of course, the Unilocal reviews were great.) I also saw they did a great lunch special — 2 courses for £13 or three for £15.50. Well, that’s hard to beat. We came in and it’s a beautiful restaurant. Tables outside, long rectangular room with a bar up front and tables in the back. They even have these great booths facing the bar that are made for two people to eat sitting right next to each other. Perfect for a date(or at least if you like the person you’re eating with.) The food was phenominal. We started with the picked herring, which was tasty(if you like pickled fish) moving onto the steak with fries. But the real standout was the buttermilk pudding. How good can pudding be? Mind blowingly delicious if it’s this one. Boom.(They told us the menu does change from time to time, so don’t expect the same things on there always.) Overall, reasonably priced beautiful spot with great food. What’s not to love?
Ellen C.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
Went for a very late dinner. the place is a cozy casual/elegant restaurant. excellent fresh food and super friendly staff. the owner/chef previously worked at St. John(another great restaurant in London). Oh and I saw Ralph Fiennes dining with a writer in the restaurant!
Eowyn K.
Tu valoración: 4 Royal Oak, MI
I had read that Hereford served traditional British food. As an American, this stereotype means fish and chips, Shepard’s pie and a possibility of bland food. This however, was none of these things. Upscale and and minimal, the menu was short and focused on game, fish and some, ah, other animal parts. We stuck with known meat items and were happy with the preparation of almost everything we ordered. We had salads and grilled asparagus to start. The asparagus was a particular highlight of the meal. I like asparagus quite a bit and this really pulled out every good flavor. The steak we had was also very good and came with a sauce, that, while enjoyed, we were not quite sure what it was. My cousin’s fish came full skeleton-in, along with a plate for once it was removed. This made the fish somewhat difficult to eat, though the taste was lovely. The service was also good. The only other issue we had was that while we came for lunch, one of the items we had initially planned on ordering was already out. Note to other Americans– they do have tap water but you need to specify this is what you want. Bottled water seems to be the norm here.
Jenny S.
Tu valoración: 3 Diamond Bar, CA
3.5 stars for Hereford Road’s «traditional british» food on the more upscale side(afterall, this aint pub food!). I found this place on a list of London’s top 50 restaurants & the ingredients are definitely different from your average restaurant very nice staff who was patient enough to explain the daily menu to us! –most ppl get bottled water or wine but you can ask for tap –yummy complimentary bread –Ham hock salad: good flavor, but not amazing –Skate: i guess i’m not a fan of bone-in skate, so i’ve had better BUT i really liked the cauliflower it came with –Roe shoulder(deer) w/carrots for two: delicious stew-like dish but a few parts of the roe were dry… requires 40 minutes to prepare! –Chilled rice pudding w/jam: good but I wish I went for ice cream –Spiced rhubarb cake w/ice cream: moist! NOTE: the walk over to the restaurant felt SHADY from the closest tube stop, i wouldn’t walk in that neighborhood alone at night
David C.
Tu valoración: 4 Brooklyn, NY
I was just in London recently and a friend took me here. It’s down the road from her place, and she kept telling me how good it was. Halfway through eating the Pork Belly, I had an overwhelming desire to give her a huge hug and a kiss. She’s plenty cute, but that’s not why… That Pork Belly was so good, it almost made cry. Everything I saw come out of the kitchen looked really great too. We had an adorable server who was super sweet and helpful walking me through the menu. I was excited to eat at a place the did a fresh take on British cuisine. This place is really delicious, go there!
Jenn L.
Tu valoración: 4 Bay Area, CA
Returning to London 5 years after living there, I felt a bit lost on the food front. Everything I knew that was good may or may not still be good… indeed, they may or may not still be there. My friend and I wanted British food so St. John first came to mind. But there are also so many other options to try!!! I’m really glad we gave Hereford Road a go. Tucked on a quiet street in Notting Hill, this place was warm and cozy, a bit of a high end gastropub. As we set out for traditional British food, we decided to go all out. We got the FRIEDCALFBRAIN, LAMB’S SWEETBREADS, POTTEDCRAB, and DEVILEDLAMBKIDNEYS. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the lamb kidneys. Every aspect of the dish was flavorful, including the veggies and the potatoes. If I could do it over again, I would cut out the potted crab so I could eat more lamb kidneys. The crab was good but didn’t stand out as much as the others. Make reservations early to avoid eating a 9:30 pm dinner. It’s also not the easiest place to get to, the closest tube stop being Bayswater. But it is definitely a gem off the beaten path.
Schelly Y.
Tu valoración: 4 Santa Clara, CA
I love the ambiance here. Modern and relaxed with great food! It’s great for a relaxed dinner with friends or an intimate meal. We tried the Grilled Asparagus and Melted Butter, Whole Line Caught Seabass, Roast New Potatoes and Parsley, a pork dish and a couple of the desserts. Everything was delicious and the service was great as well. Overall a very good meal!